Ballarat’s annual Winter Festival returns with the City of Ballarat announcing the three-week program set to transform the historic city into a winter wonderland.

Rug up in your winter woollies and escape to Ballarat across the June/July school holidays to experience a myriad of winter-themed events, activities and entertainment to warm hearts, souls and bellies.

With something for everyone – from ice skating to disco anthems and fire jousting; to getting cosy with kangaroos and a Christmas in July event like no other – winter is not complete without a trip to Ballarat.

Check out the Winter Festival website for programming details.